Best time to visit New Zealand in May
May is a less ideal time to visit New Zealand — the country-average travel-comfort score is 73/100. The best months are March, January, April.
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Weather in New Zealand in May
Typical weather across New Zealand in May: average high 17.2°C, low 12.4°C, about 102.4 mm of rain, and 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among New Zealand's cities, Auckland has the best weather in May (score 73/100, May climate details).
| Metric | New Zealand avg | Best city (Auckland) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 73 | 73 |
| High / Low | 17.2° / 12.4° | 17.2° / 12.4° |
| Precipitation | 102.4 mm | 512.2 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit New Zealand. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for New Zealand.
When to visit New Zealand in other months
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